Nars Addresses Cruelty-Free Concerns From The Brand's Fans

Beloved beauty brand Nars' cruelty-free status has been compromised with new business developments, and fans aren't taking the news well. The brand posted an Instagram on June 27 to shed some light on their cruelty-free status and announcing their entry into the Chinese market. (Animal testing is required by law in China for foreign brands.)

In their post, Nars said that while they believe "the global elimination of animal testing needs to happen," they want to enter the Chinese market because "we feel it is important to bring our vision of beauty and artistry to fans in the region." Therefore, "we must comply with the local laws of the markets in which we operate, including in China."

Unfortunately, NARSissists around the world aren't very happy with the brand's announcement, and they've taken to social media to express their disappointment, flooding the Instagram post with comments and Tweeting about the changes.

However, Nars did note that they're working on finding alternatives to animal testing, and that they're hopeful for the future.
"[We're] actively working to advance alternative testing methods," they wrote. "We are proud to support the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS), a globally recognized organization at the forefront of advancing non-animal methods in China and around the world."